Kakatahi Explained

Kakatahi is a New Zealand town located 50km (30miles) from Wanganui, on State Highway 4 to Raetihi. The once bustling roadworkers' camp is now closed and the introduction of private contractors has seen the community dwindle, with local families contributing to a school roll of only about a dozen in 2007.

The local Ōtoko Marae is a meeting place for Te Awa Iti.^[1] It includes the Tauakira meeting house.^[2]

Education

Kakatahi School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,^[3] with a roll of as of .^[4]

Ngamatea School is also a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,^[5] with a roll of .^[6]

References

-39.6538°N 175.3286°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Te Kāhui Māngai directory. tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
2. Web site: Māori Maps . maorimaps.com . Te Potiki National Trust.
3. Web site: Kakatahi School Ministry of Education School Profile . educationcounts.govt.nz . Ministry of Education.
4. Web site: Kakatahi School Education Review Office Report . ero.govt.nz . Education Review Office.
5. Web site: Ngamatea School Ministry of Education School Profile . educationcounts.govt.nz . Ministry of Education.
6. Web site: Ngamatea School Education Review Office Report . ero.govt.nz . Education Review Office.